History and funding

Brief history

1998 – Orchard planted
2000 – Center expanded to vineyard, berry area, and vegetable garden
2003 – Water Efficient Landscape gardens established

Major funding sources to establish the Center:

Elvenia J. Slosson Endowment Fund (UC Davis)
California Department of Water Resources, Water Use Efficiency Program
Sacramento County Transient Occupancy Tax
Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District
Fair Oaks Water District